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Stranded cruise ship finally leaves Belfast for round-the-world voyage
Villa Vie Odyssey passengers spent four months stuck in Northern Ireland while their vessel underwent repairs
The luxury cruise liner stranded in Belfast for four months has finally set sail after three days marooned in Belfast Lough.
But in another twist to the beleaguered round-the-world voyage, passengers were initially under the impression they were taking a detour to Scotland, a reflection of a saga beset by chaotic communication.
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